I Ain't the One

Waylon Jennings · All American Country (Waylon & Jessi Colter) [BMG [2003]

(Jessi Colter)

Waylon & Jessi

If you're lookin' for someone who's got it all to give

If you lookin' for someone who won't care how you live

If you're lookin' for someone who's only lovin' you

I ain't the one I ain't the one.

If you're lookin' for someone to dry your tears when you cry

If you're lookin' for someone to turn his back each time you lie

If you're lookin' for someone to walk on then walk by

But I ain't the one I ain't the one.

I ain't the one to let you do what you want to

I ain' the one who sits still and let you be untrue

I ain' t the one who'll go on lovin' you no matter what you do

I ain't the one I ain't the one.

Just keep lookin' further down the road

You might find yourself someone who likes walkin' alone

Someone you'll play with and leave dead by the road

I ain't the one I ain't the one.

I ain't the one I ain't the one.

I ain't the one I ain't the one...

I Ain't the One

Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on "I Ain't the One," a track that epitomizes his signature blend of twangy vocals and narrative storytelling. Recorded for the collaborative album All American Country with Jessi Colter, the song reflects the era's emphasis on personal freedom and the complexities of relationships, themes central to Jennings' career. As a defining piece of the genre, the recording showcases his ability to convey raw emotion through melody and phrasing, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the outlaw movement. The track remains a staple of his discography, illustrating the enduring appeal of his work within country music history.